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Hey Arnold! The Movie

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Arnold (Spencer Klein) and his pal, Gerald (Jamil Walker Smith), learn their beloved neighborhood is about to be torn down by a greedy developer named Scheck (Paul Sorvino) to build a mall. While the adults come up with a dodgy scheme, the friends try a more practical approach to the problem with the help of Helga (Francesca Marie Smith). The kids discover their neighborhood was designated as a historical landmark but they must prove it before Scheck moves in with his crew.
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Bland, unoriginal, and lacking the wit of the TV series, Hey Arnold is a 30 min cartoon stretched beyond its running time.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Not inspired. What did you expect? Rated: 2/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Rated: D Oct 29, 2008 Full Review Scott Foundas Variety Pic has lots of charm, and parents in attendance won't feel too bored or alienated by its goings-on, while kids will lap it up. May 20, 2008 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A god awful closer for such a great show. Feb 11, 2014 Full Review Kevin N. Laforest Apollo Guide If this silly little cartoon can inspire a few kids not to grow up to be greedy bastards, more power to it. Rated: 52/100 May 24, 2003 Full Review Wilson Morales BlackFilm.com Hey Arnold is a film that kids and adults will enjoy. May 13, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris P Felt like an average TV movie that was supposed to be filler, but was made into a feature last minute . Wasn't bad , but I expected something way better. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Leticia Q That was a huge action I’m glad 😀 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Noe G Hey Arnold, the movie is an amazing brilliant masterpiece. I give this film a. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Songer K Behold, The most ‘Nothing' movie of all time! Don't watch it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 1.25 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/23 Full Review Stephen C LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Arnold (Spencer Klein) and his pal, Gerald (Jamil Walker Smith), learn their beloved neighborhood is about to be torn down by a greedy developer named Scheck (Paul Sorvino) to build a mall. While the adults come up with a dodgy scheme, the friends try a more practical approach to the problem with the help of Helga (Francesca Marie Smith). The kids discover their neighborhood was designated as a historical landmark but they must prove it before Scheck moves in with his crew.
Director
Tuck Tucker
Producer
Albie Hecht, Craig Bartlett
Screenwriter
Craig Bartlett, Craig Bartlett, Steve Viksten
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Paramount Pictures, Snee-Oosh Productions, Nickelodeon Movies
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.7M
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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